Schedule of Events
- Name
- Fore Learning: Club Fitting & Building
- Type
- Ontario Zone Education
- Facility
- The Virtual Golf Club
- Schedule
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February 5, 2026 9:30:00 AM
- Registration Deadline
- January 18, 2026
- # Registered
- 30 / 30
Fore Learning: Club Fitting & Building - SOLD OUT
To be added to the waitlist, please contact Kristine Schmidt via email.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Back by popular demand, The Virtual Golf Club is once again opening its doors to PGA of Ontario members for a dedicated day focused on the ins and outs of club fitting and building.
Led by experts, Stewart Bannatyne and Matt Sim, this event is designed to share practical experience and real-world insight on how effective club fitting and building can enhance the golfer experience at your facility while driving additional revenue opportunities.
To ensure the day is as relevant and impactful as possible, registrants will be polled in advance of the event to submit questions and topics of interest. This input will help shape the conversations and presentations, allowing the day to be tailored directly to the interests of those in attendance.
PGAO professionals in attendance will earn 9 Professional Recognition Program points for this event.
HOST CLUB
The Virtual Golf Club - 3455 Landmark Road, Burlington ON L7M 1T4 Directions/Map
EVENT DATE
Thursday, February 5, 2026
AGENDA
| TIME | |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Arrival, Check-In & Coffee |
| 10:00 AM-10:45 AM |
Overview of The Virtual Golf Club, what they offer, and high-level conversations about club fitting and building |
| 10:45 AM -11:45 AM |
Split into groups - half with Stew in the fitting lab, half with Matt in the build shop |
| 11:45 AM-12:45 PM | Switch groups |
| 12:45 PM-1:30 PM |
Groups come back together to discuss learnings & Open Q&A Opportunity |
| 1:30 PM Onward | Off-site networking with appetizers & refreshments @ Nickel Brook Brewery |
SPEAKER BIOS
Stewart Bannatyne is a seasoned professional in the world of golf, hailing originally from Winnipeg, MB. With over 25 years of experience in club fitting, Stewart has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including TaylorMade, where he served as Manager of Custom Fitting, and PXG, where he excelled as the eastern sales leader. More recently, due to his passion for helping others increase their enjoyment in the game of golf, he co-founded the Virtual Golf Club to provide opportunities for golfers of all skill levels and an indoor facility to call home.
Matt Sim is a dedicated and accomplished golf industry professional from Mississauga, ON. With a career that began in his teens, Matt has honed his expertise in club fitting, club building, and golf operations over the years. His passion and skills have been recognized throughout the industry. Matt spent over a decade as the Director of Operations at Modern Golf, where he played a pivotal role in the company's success and growth. Now, he serves as the Director of Golf Operations at The Virtual Golf Club, bringing his extensive experience and commitment to excellence to enhance the golfing experience for all players.
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE
- The registration deadline is Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). Entries will not be accepted without full payment of the entry fee.
- All attendees must register individually. Applications can be submitted through your online member account by using the official application form available at www.pgaofontario.com.
- The application fee, as outlined in the fee schedule below, must be submitted along with applicable taxes. Please note that all entry fees are subject to HST (HST# R106865660).
- The PGA of Ontario accepts the following payment methods: VISA, VISA DEBIT, and MASTERCARD.
| PGA of Ontario Member (in good standing) Admission | $74.99 + HST |
| Non-Member Admission * | $94.99 + HST |
| Student Admission * | $54.99 + HST |
*PGA of Ontario members will be given priority until Wednesday, January 28, 2026. After that date, any remaining spots will be offered to non-members/students on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are a non-member/student interested in attending, please reach out to Kristine Schmidt at kristine@pgaofontario.com to be added to the waitlist.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
A refund will be issued if the PGA of Ontario is advised at least 10 business days before the event.
A refund will NOT be issued if an attendee cancels within 10 business days in advance of the event unless a replacement is secured to fill the spot at least three business days in advance of the event.
In this case:
- The cancelling registrant must notify the PGA of Ontario office at least three business days before the event.
- If the PGA of Ontario maintains a waitlist for the event, members on the waitlist will be given the first opportunity to fill the available spot.
- If the PGA of Ontario does not have a waitlist, the cancelling registrant will be asked to provide the name and contact information of a potential replacement.
- A refund will be granted to the cancelling registrant once the replacement registrant has paid their entry fee.
- If a registrant cancels within three business days of the event, the PGA of Ontario reserves the right to deny a refund. We will make every effort to assist the cancelling registrant in finding a replacement, but we cannot guarantee that the spot will be filled.
Registration is closed.